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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,320.55, 207,316.80 and 124,214.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,320.55, 207,316.80 and 124,214.40 is: 186,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,320.55 : 207,316.80 = 124,214.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,320.55/207,316.80 = 124,214.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,320.55x = 207,316.80 × 124,214.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,320.55x = 25,751,731,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751,731,921.92/138,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,174.30

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